CNAS NEWS - February 6, 2023

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University Reminders

Learning Management System Review – the University is reviewing different LMS to see if Blackboard is still the best for our faculty and students or if there is a better option available. More information is available on the website

The timeline and all updates of the realignment process are posted on the following website – Academic Realignment – Missouri State.

Upcoming CNAS Seminars –

Check out the CNAS Master Calendar for this week’s seminars – College of Natural and Applied Sciences – Missouri State University

PAMS – 4:00-5:00PM, Thursday, February 9, Kemper 204. By Dr. Deepak Singh, University of Missouri. “Designer Magnet with Fundamental and Practical Implications”
GGP – 2:30-3:30PM, Friday, February 10, Blunt (Temple) 345. By Jackie Ebert, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. “Seafood & Aquaculture Wastewater Permitting in the State of Alaska (and the path to getting there)”
GGP – 2:30-3:30PM, Friday, February 17, Blunt (Temple) 345. By Dr. Sara Khorshidifard, Drury University. “Women, Life, Freedom: Contextualizing Iranian Women Protagonists in Urban Landscape Appropriations”

Carrie’s opens on February 16 – Carrie’s Cafe – Hospitality Leadership – Missouri State

EVENTS

Regional Science Olympiad is Saturday, February 18. If you are interested in judging please contact DylanWelker@missouristate.edu. If you or your students are interested in volunteering for the event please contact Allison Allen anz6e@missouristate.edu We need many volunteers.

OSEF 2023 (Ozarks Science and Engineering Fair)The judging for this year’s fair will be done on Tuesday, March 28, 6-8 PM with a meeting and some food beforehand. Please be there and ready by 5:30 PM. To sign-up as a judge, please go to https://mo-OSEF.zfairs.com. If you judged this past year, your account is still there. If you have any issues or questions, please contact Michelle Norgren-Brewer. OSEF has two divisions, Junior for grades 5-8, and Senior for grades 9-12. We need individuals (faculty, graduate students, upper division undergraduate students) who have the willingness to talk to students about the work they have performed; an understanding of the scientific method; and a wish to reinforce the students’ pursuit of research and knowledge. You will also need to have a way to connect by smartphone or tablet for inputting scores for the night.

Senior Division Judging – https://mo-OSEF.zfairs.com

Junior Division Judging – https://mo-OSEF.zfairs.com

Missouri Academy of Science Annual Meeting – Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO. April 21-22

Registration and abstract submission for the Senior Division is open – the deadline for submission is Friday, March 17 at 5PM.

CNAS Undergraduate Research Day – Friday, April 28 – Information about abstract submissions and the day will be posted soon.
Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum – New and Current Students – Graduate College – Missouri State – Abstracts are due April 3. Event is April 29.

Academic Advisor Forum – Session schedule is attached. First session is Wednesday, February 8.

Calendar

Feb 18 Regional Science Olympiad at MSU

Feb 25 Discover Engineering Day, noon-3 PM

March 7 MOCAP Summit at MSSU in Joplin

Mar 11-19 Spring Break

Mar 28-30 OSEF (Judging March 28, Awards March 30)

April 1 State Science Olympiad Competition at MSU

April 1 Spring Showcase

Apr 7-9 Spring Holiday – Offices closed/No Classes

April 8, 2024 Next Solar Eclipse in Missouri – The path of totality through North America – the Great North American Eclipse of April 8, 2024 | eclipse2024.org

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CNAS NEWS – February 6, 2023